It made me excited to talk about different books we both wanted to read. >> From teaching to helping out at prom and especially to coming out to support the soccer team. I want to thank you for making me feel way better after we lost that game. It was a sad day, but you made me feel way better. Uh, and it meant a lot to me. You all been gaining confidence in not only Spanish but also in myself. And that is something I'll carry with me long after I graduate. >> Wait, I'm going to cry. I haven't even >> Oh, no, no, no. Don't you start. Beyond the classroom, I want to also thank you for the personal support you have given me. Sorry. Wait, >> you're good. >> You have had a positive influence. Sorry. In my life. >> Your kindness and support always means a lot to me.
Bedard's reputation and career for no reason. And I place blame on a teacher who exaggerated claims from 4 months prior and an assistant superintendent that willingly went along with those claims. I recently sent a letter I sent an email to the board members expressing how disappointed I am in the way the entire situation was handled. As more information continues to come out, I feel even more strongly that Ms. Bedard was wronged and deserves to have her name cleared. It was obvious from the beginning that no inappropriate conduct took place. Yet Ms. Gainey was ready to believe the worst before there was even an investigation. The this entire situation should have been avoided by proper leadership from the two people you chose to lead this district. I have reviewed the complaint letter. I reviewed the complaint letter submitted by a teacher, Ms. Gaddy. The letter contains a long list of grievances, many of which stem from frustration over administrative support and dissatisfaction with an evaluation from Ms.
Isaac is known for his quick wit and his sense of humor. Do you want to tell him a joke tonight? No. Okay. Uh, which make him a wonderful friend and classmate. Uh, he's a kind of student who's easy to root for and we are so proud to have him at Middle School North and, uh, he's got a bright future ahead of him. So, congratulations, Isaac. To my right here is uh, Victoria Hayes. And Victoria Hayes is uh she's been a valued member of our Middle School North team for the past three and a half years. Uh she has become an incredible support for all students, especially students with IEPs. Um the patience that she shows uh for our students, especially some of our most challenging uh students, even even behaviorally, uh is truly remarkable. Um she approaches each day with compassion and positivity and a great sense.
Hearing none, we'll go down to old business. We have some NEOLA policies. >> Yes, asking for approval of this round of policies and admin guidelines. So moved. I have a motion by Travis. Do I have a second? Second by Mary Lynn.
>> [screaming] >> Indeed. And you know, any team you play in the postseason, it's going to be a challenge. You know, no offense to the last two teams they played, but they weren't the greatest on paper. So, you're going to be playing teams that, you know, most likely had an above .500 record. You might not have faced You might not have faced them in in the regular season. So, it's going to be a lot of new opponents that they might have to face, and they have to adjust, get the scouting report, and you know, do do the best with what they got. Yeah, you know, Jacob, there is an outside shot that they might play against a familiar opponent. Based on wherever these final rankings end up, Wayland is out there, and if Wayland does indeed end up finishing .500, they have two more games this week, one against, I believe, Holliston.
So, that was clearly a hit-and-run bunt attempt to try to get the runner over to second base. Let's see if she goes again. Here comes the 0-1. Runner will go. Oh, now she's in a rundown. The throw to second from Kyra is in time. A close play at second base, but a good tag there from Herder and there's one away. Another caught stealing for Caroline Kyra there behind the plate. She actually held the ball a little longer than I think you initially would want her to, but I think she was able to hold that runner up thinking maybe she was going to go back to first. Kyra ends up having the arm strength to zip it to second. Herder nice tag and we have one out now. The 0-2 pitch is low here to Tosches and it's a ball and two strikes. It's a pretty close play at second base there.
Each team was asked to pick a charity of their choice to donate if they were to win. The winners of yesterday's tournament went by the name Spike Tyson, and their charity of choice was the American Lung Association. Yeah, so I know Maddie mentioned that seniors aren't the only ones having fun, but I'm convinced that we are the ones having the most fun. Uh between the award ceremony, the honor cords, there's not a lot of class going on, and that'll continue on Friday. We have our >> of learning going on, right? >> Yeah. We have We have our senior picnic tomorrow at Holiday Hill, I think, and I heard there's going to be plenty of opportunities to hang out with classmates, play games, eat some food, and even go canoeing. So, there's going to be lots of fun to be had tomorrow. But, like Ms. Rosenberg said, there's still learning going on, and us as seniors, we will be getting our final exams on June 4th, a day before all of the rest of Cheshire High School begins wrapping up with their exams on June 5th.
Well, good evening everyone. We're very happy to have members of the Cheshure High School community with us. Before we begin, I want to recognize the dedication of the teachers who work so hard to support student belongingness and connection within our school community. their commitment to professional learning, to student activities and mentorship opportunities strengthen student leadership at the high school. You'll hear about how they identified a meaningful goal for this year centered on student engagement and belonging and the strategies and activities they've implemented to support their work. In addition, the team will highlight how high school students themselves have taken on leadership roles by helping to build belonging across the district, including mentoring and training younger students. This work reflects a strong commitment to creating a school community where students feel heard, connected, empowered, and valued. At this time, I'd like to invite the team to give their presentation.
Is it Is track in there? Yes. So it's turf and track. >> Yes. So in the in the last part of your uh folder is the track and field project renovation, um project elements. This is from SLR. They gave a presentation, Kevin from SLR. This is his presentation. I followed up with him last week and said, "Hey, this is what this is looking like. We have this potential reimbursement. We're thinking $1.9 million, is that feasible with all of these recommended parts components of the project?" He said, "Yes, we would reduce the project contingency to 5%, which is a comfortable amount." And this would be the track and field replacement along with some other nets we talked about, some safety nets. Um, and the chain link fencing. So, moving the fence out Uh, I I don't know. I think the I remember from his presentation, I can double-check.
>> [applause] >> And I think we have this correct that this time assistant principal Dr. Maureen Reed will read the qualifications for those students receiving honor cords and presidential certificates today. >> [applause] >> Good morning and congratulations to everyone. So recognition of students and criteria for honor cords and presidential certificates. Students may be awarded an honor cord in English, mathematics, science, social studies and or world language departments by meeting all of the following criteria. Maintain an academic average of 4.3 not rounded or better in the specific subject area, successfully complete four years of study in the subject area, five credits in science and four years of the same language in world language, maintain an impeccable record of academic honesty, integrity and positive behavior, be endorsed by two members of the department, and demonstrate exemplary character, leadership, and service. Students may be awarded an honor cord in business education, career and tech and technology education, and or fine and performing arts, art, music, drama, departments by meeting all of the following criteria.
Buenos dias, padres, familiares, estudiantes, personal y distinguidos invitados. Bienvenidos a la ceremonia de graduación de la clase de 2026 de Savannah High School. Mi nombre es Sophia Prudencio, presidenta del programa GLLE de Savannah High School. Hoy es un día especial y estamos muy emocionados de celebrarlo juntos. Me acompaña Anthony Higa, embajador estudiantil de Savannah High School, quien también será uno de sus maestros de ceremonias para el evento de esta mañana. Esta ceremonia es una ocasión tanto alegre como solemne. Por favor, recordemos ser corteses con quienes nos rodean. Debemos mostrar respeto hacia nuestros graduados durante la ceremonia. Por ello, les pedimos abstenerse de usar bocinas de aire o cualquier otro dispositivo ruidoso. Asimismo, por favor, permanezcan sentados mientras graban videos o toman fotografías. Y recuerden mantener su dispositivo de grabación a la altura del pecho para no obstruir la visibilidad de las personas sentadas a su alrededor.
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I'm going to start with Jaden. Actually, I'm gonna wait, Jaden. I'm gonna do Angelica because she's not here. We're still gonna celebrate her. Okay. So, Angelica is a student who I met early on uh as a student adviser at High Desert Premier Academy. And I said to the principal, I think she's the right person to come to the board and represent. And so, at High Desert Premier Academy, we don't have a standardized um student body, so they have leadership. And Angelica is definitely a leader. She plans to go to VVC and then transfer to a university to study criminal law. And I feel like she's got just the personality, a little bit of sweet, a little bit of sass, and a little bit of fun in everything she does. We asked them to give us their favorite memory of high school. Some of them, not all of them.
Tonight, we'll be honoring over 120 students with a variety of awards and scholarships. It is my pleasure to welcome our first presenter, Doug Hess. Hey everybody. Um, what an amazing night of honoring the efforts of so many astounding young people. Um, all you parents deserve a shout out as well. What an effort you've made and I'm sure your teenagers have agreed with all your decisions. So, thanks for being here. Um, also to any teachers in the room, uh, no matter the grade level or subject, thanks for helping these kids be amazing, too. So many amazing kids across all of our course offerings today. Um, K through 12 education is a long pathway, each stepping stone dependent on the other. So really thankful for the teachers in the room as well. Um, I have the good fortune tonight of recognizing AP diploma candidates. AP AP caps diploma candidates.
We then discussed new additions to the history department for the 2027-2028 school year which will feature AP World History Modern and AP European History. And I had noted after recently speaking with the history advisor potentially revising the rigor of the Law and Public Safety Academy to feature more AP courses similarly to the STEM academies. Lastly, students have continued to express interest in pursuing Chromebook list days in an effort to encourage more teacher instruction and less emphasis on online assignments in the classroom. Now some upcoming events next month include on June 3rd the AP Sciences and math students will be taking a day trip to Dorney Park. And on that same night the senior athletics dinner will honor all the senior athletes. On June 5th there will be a kickball tournament open to clubs, teams, and teams led by advisors. On June 9th CHS will host their annual scholarship night to announce and award local scholarships and lastly on June 10th it is the senior prom at the Legacy Castle.
>> [sighs] >> Please rise, if you can, for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I will ask Mr. Fisher, please, to read the district's mission statement. The mission of the Evesham Township School District is to promote excellence in an environment that engages students in a meaningful learning experiences. In partnership with students, dedicated staff, families, and community, the district provides a strong educational foundation that will empower our students to achieve their unique potential, embrace self-directed lifelong learning, develop the skills necessary for appropriate risk-taking and responsible decision-making, respect themselves and others, problem-solve individually and collaboratively, become contributing members of a diverse global society. Thank you, Mr. Fisher. At this time, we're going to be moving into presentations. We have many of our wonderful students to honor tonight.
Moments like this, moments like tonight are not only about celebrating where you are, but also imagining where you can go. Four years ago, the class of 2022 walked the same stage. Now, we already have several alumni from that class who have earned their college degrees pursuing fields such as nursing, accounting, marketing, physics, mathematics, computer science, pre-law, and criminal justice with one continuing on to a PhD program. I am seeing at least two of them here tonight. Their success is a powerful reminder that the journey does not end here. It is only the beginning. And to our graduates, congratulations. You've made it. Tonight, we honor your hard work, your perseverance, and your transformation over the years. High school is a journey filled with challenges, discoveries, and growth. And each of you has walked that path in your own unique way. You've adopted, overcome, and achieved. Along the way, you've learned more than what textbooks could ever teach.
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Your encouragement, sacrifices, and belief in them helped make this moment possible. Now, we'll hear from four accomplished members of the class of 2026. Our student body president, Cassandra Aviles, will begin today's celebration with our opening remarks. Good evening, family, friends, faculty, and most importantly, the class of 2026. My name is Cassandra Aviles, and I am honored to stand before you as your student body president. First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to the amazing teachers, staff, friends, and family here to support your graduates. Lastly, I would like to congratulate all my classmates for pushing through these four unforgettable years. If someone had told 10-year-old Cassie that one day she would be speaking in front of her graduating class, she probably would have had a panic attack. Standing here in front of you all, I could not feel more grateful for this opportunity.
And in the application letter, they asked about my future and what I was going to do after high school. And that's when I answered, and I quote, "In terms of my future, I've been admitted to the Honors College at Arizona State University. However, my path to this decision has been complex. As a Tucson native, I once felt that attending the UOVA was expected of me because it represented home. However, I've come to realize that home is not something meant to stay in one place. It is something that can be created, carried, and shared wherever you go." At the time, the answer felt like it was just about college and my future. But looking back at my response, it was about something much bigger. It was about understanding that home isn't where you stay. It's what you build with the people around you. And that's what these past four years have really been about.